Terra Nova Plant Pairings for Popular 2026 Paint Colors of the Year

By Terra Nova Nurseries|October 1, 2025

Terra Nova Nurseries has unveiled 22 varieties to pair with select 2026 Paint Colors of the Year recently announced by major paint brands. The company’s lineup of best-of-breeding plants showcases a range of hues and tones that effortlessly complement the versatility and calmness of the upcoming year’s most notable indoor and outdoor paints.

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Acanthus ‘Whitewater’

All photos courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries and Eberly and Collard Public Relations
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Agastache 'Poquito Butter Yellow’
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Athyrium 'Pewter Lace'
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Begonia 'T Rex Stardust'
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Brunnera ‘Alexandria’
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Echinacea ‘Fried Egg’
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Echinacea 'Cara Mia Sands’
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Echinacea 'Delightful Lace’
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Heuchera ‘Green Spice’
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Heuchera ‘Peppermint Spice’
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Heuchera 'Fire Alarm'
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Heuchera 'Little Cuties Shimmer'
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Heuchera 'Northern Exposure Red'
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Heucherella 'Brass Lantern'
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Heucherella 'Gold Zebra'
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Heucherella 'Peach Tea'
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Heucherella 'Redstone Falls'
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Heucherella 'Solar Eclipse'
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Pulmonaria ‘High Contrast’
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Pulmonaria ‘Raspberry Frost’
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Pulmonaria ‘Silver Scimitar’
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Sedum ‘Peach Pearls’

The “Terra Nova Colors of the Year” list was developed by the company’s breeding and marketing teams to correspond with palettes from three leading North American paint companies. The 2026 featured paint colors are Dutch Boy’s Melodious Ivory, Valspar’s Warm Eucalyptus, and Glidden’s Warm Mahogany. Each shade reflects research-driven insights from the brands’ color experts into emerging design directions and consumer preferences.

“Plants and colors share the ability to shape the way spaces feel, and this year’s selections lean toward tranquility, nostalgia, and timeless appeal,” says Chuck Pavlich, Director of New Product Development at Terra Nova Nurseries. “By connecting our plant varieties to the 2026 Colors of the Year, we are giving gardeners and landscapers tools to create outdoor settings that feel both personal and on trend.”

2026 Paint Color of the Year Plant Companion Pairings

Dutch Boy’s Melodious Ivory is a neutral, creamy beige that conveys warmth and calm. This soft shade finds harmony with Terra Nova’s Echinacea ‘Fried Egg’, which blooms echo its gentle tones. Other companion plants from Terra Nova that pair well with Melodious Ivory include:

The soothing green hues and earthy undertones of Warm Eucalyptus from Valspar create a sense of grounding and balance. Terra Nova’s Brunnera ‘Alexandria’ and Pulmonaria ‘High Contrast’ make suitable companion plants with their serene, green foliage. Other companion plants from Terra Nova that pair well with Warm Eucalyptus include:

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Warm Mahogany from Glidden is a deep, burnt red that combines richness with versatility. Its warm, earthy tones are displayed in Terra Nova’s Heucherella ‘Peach Tea’ and Heucherella ‘Redstone Falls’, both having cascading and trailing foliage touched with similar hues. Other companion plants from Terra Nova that pair well with Warm Mahogany include:

The Terra Nova Nurseries 2025-2026 catalog and website highlight plant varieties, collections, and series that align with the 2026 trending paint colors. The company also plans to release a dedicated list of varieties inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year when it is announced.